This day in Mohawk Valley History: September 6, 1901
The September 6, 1901 Gloversville Daily Leader reports on the Local Record.
Labor Day in the Mohawk Valley
The first Monday in September is often associated with the end of summer and barbecues, but the history of Labor Day has its roots in the labor movement.
Women’s Trade Unions reported in Johnstown, July 26, 1907
The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on Women’s Trade Unions on July 26, 1907.
Mohawk Valley history: June 28, 1902, Poland, NY
This day in Mohawk Valley history from Poland in The Utica Observer, June 28, 1902, Utica, Oneida County, New York.
The Cobleskill Index “Round About Us” from June 20, 1918
Short Items of Interest Gathered From Our Exchanges, Telling of What Other People Are Talking About from June 20, 1918.
Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads in the Mohawk Valley!
Father’s Day is a special day recognizing dads and those that have served as father figures to many of us while growing up.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the date Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and delivered General Order No. 3
This day in Mohawk Valley History: April 12
“THE FRANCHISE WAS RATIFIED. STREET CAR COMPANY AT LITTLE FALLS.” Headline from April 12, 1902, The Utica Observer.
The Little Falls Post Office
John Porteous was appointed postmaster at the little falls, and the post office was located in his store. The early mail was delivered once a week punctually by Adam Feeter.”
March 30, 1797, Cooney Archives
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born Joan Ruth Bader on March 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, Ruth Bader Ginsburg served on the Supreme Court of the United States for 27 years.